atmosphere & climatology section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation
MOST IMPORTANT indian geography mcq - 8 EXERCISES
-
Top 500+ Climatology and Atmosphere MCQ Quiz For UPSC IAS »
-
New 555+ Physical Climatology MCQs For UPSC SSC IBPS RRB »
-
New 499+ Atmosphere and Climatology MCQs Quiz For SSC CGL »
-
Top 555+ Atmosphere & Climatology MCQs Test For SSC CHSL »
-
New 499+ Climatology and Atmosphere MCQs Test For SSC CPO »
-
Top 500+ Climatology and Atmosphere MCQs Quiz For SSC MTS »
-
New 499+ Climatology MCQs Test For UPSC IAS Prelims Exam »
-
Top 499+ Atmosphere Physical Geography GK MCQ Live Quiz »
The following question based on Atmosphere & Climatology topic of indian geography mcq
- It was a Tropical cyclone that passed over the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
- The name ‘Vardah’ given by Myanmar.
- Cyclone Vardah made landfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (b)
The name Vardah, which means red rose, was given by Pakistan. The name was originally part of a standby list that is used to replace retired names in the original list.
Discuss Form
Read more atmosphere climatology Based Indian Geography Questions and Answers
Question : 1
Tropical cyclones in Australia are called
a) Hurricanes
b) Willy willy
c) Typhoons
d) Easterly waves
Answer »Answer: (b)
Tropical cyclones in Australia are called Willy-willy. Willy willy is a small windstorm that mostly occurs in dry, outback areas. The term Willy Willy is of Aboriginal origin. Willy willies are normally tropical cyclones.
Question : 2
Ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is absorbed by
a) Ozone
b) SO2
c) Argon
d) Oxygen
Answer »Answer: (a)
The ozone layer of Earth’s stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It absorbs 97 to 99 percent of the Sun’s medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms on the earth.
Question : 3
Which one of the following processes is important for the formation of lightning in a developing cloud?
a) Small lapse rate
b) Absorption of solar cosmic rays
c) Heavy rainfall
d) Strong vertical air currents
Answer »Answer: (d)
Lighting (Thunder storms) is caused due to strong vertical currents.
Question : 4
Airmass near to the earth’s surface is warmer because it
a) contains dust particles
b) radiates heat
c) is far from the sun
d) is warmed by terrestrial radiation
Answer »Answer: (d)
The air close to the ground is warmer because the earth's surface is what heats the atmosphere, for the most part. Terrestrial radiation accounts for much of the warming of air near the Earth’s surface. The further away from the earth's surface we go, the cooler the atmosphere.
Question : 5
The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is known as—
a) Willy-Willy
b) Typhoon
c) Cyclone
d) Hurricane
Answer »Answer: (d)
Hurricane is the cyclonic storm occuring over the carribean sea
Question : 6
Which one is an anticyclone?
a) High pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere.
b) Low pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere.
c) High pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere.
d) Low pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere.
Answer »Answer: (a)
GET Atmosphere & Climatology PRACTICE TEST EXERCISES
atmosphere & climatology section 1
atmosphere & climatology section 2
atmosphere & climatology section 3
atmosphere & climatology section 4
atmosphere & climatology section 5
atmosphere & climatology section 6
atmosphere & climatology section 7
atmosphere & climatology section 8
Atmosphere & Climatology Shortcuts and Techniques with Examples
Verbal Reasoning
Question & Answer Quiz
Non Verbal Reasoning
Question & Answer Quiz
Quantitative Aptitude
Question & Answer Quiz
Computer MCQ
Question & Answer Quiz
General English
Question & Answer Quiz
History GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Polity GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Geography GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Economy GK
Question & Answer Quiz
General Awareness GK
Question & Answer Quiz
Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams
Mensuration Aptitude Practice Mcq Questions IBPS Clerk 2024
Most Important Practice Mensuration aptitude multiple choice questions, answers with detailed solutions, PDF beginner to advanced for IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024
Continue Reading »
Top Clock Aptitude Questions and Answers PDF IBPS Clerk 2024
Recent Important IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Aptitude Clock MCQ Questions and answers with easy and logical explanation, PDF. Topic wise Free online practice test
Continue Reading »
New Time and Distance Aptitude MCQ PDF for IBPS Clerk 2024
Latest Time and Distance multiple choice questions and answers with solution PDF for IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024. Practice Speed Aptitude based Objective Mcq
Continue Reading »
Word Formation Objective Questions MCQs for IBPS Clerk 2024
Current year Important Objective Questions and Answers with Explanation for IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 exam. English Vocabulary multiple choice practice exercises
Continue Reading »